Economics

SwineCast 1002, ProFarmer's Jim Wiesemeyer Pulls Back The Curtain On Washington

Just in from the 2018 Iowa Pork Congress, Jim Wiesemeyer, of ProFarmer, shares his take on the politics behind action in Washington. The full video presentation will be available shortly at SwineCast.com/conferenceconnection.

Panel - Discussion with Speakers - moderated by Dr. Bob Rowland, Kansas State University

Discussion with Speakers - moderated by Dr. Bob Rowland, Kansas State University - Discussion moderated by Dr. Bob Rowland, Kansas State University, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Paul Sundberg - Setting priorities for disease threats and strategies

Setting priorities for disease threats and strategies - Dr. Paul Sundberg, Swine Health Information Center, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Alex Morrow - Perspectives on the development of global efforts for disease control

Perspectives on the development of global efforts for disease control - Dr. Alex Morrow, STAR-IDAZ IRC, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam - Can Biotechnology Bring Home the Bacon? - Without Netflix Clip

Can Biotechnology Bring Home the Bacon? - Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California, Davis, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam - Can Biotechnology Bring Home the Bacon? - With Netflix Clip

Can Biotechnology Bring Home the Bacon? - With Netflix Clip - Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California, Davis, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Tom Rathje - Industry Perspective: Developing Human Capital for the U.S. Swine Genetics Field

Industry Perspective: Developing Human Capital for the U.S. Swine Genetics Field - Dr. Tom Rathje, DNA Genetics, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Ms. Francia Maras - Beyond the Farm - What is possible with big data?

Beyond the Farm - What is possible with big data? The human example - Ms. Francia Maras, IRI, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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2018 Minnesota Pork Congress

2018 Minnesota Pork Congress The 2018 Minnesota Pork Congress brought out many people looking to understand the markets, animal health issues, and food health research. Dr. Steve Meyer and Dr. Dermot Hayes provided details on the economy and the impacts of politics to pork producers. Dr. Dave Wright continued with his Secure Pork Supply story for producers to really internalize. And Nina Tiecholz, Investigative Journalist and New York Times Best-Selling Author, shared the back story on "The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet", and why certain kinds of human nutritional research is not seeing the light of day. Held January 16 - 17, 2018, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Yes, Farmers and Environmental Groups Can Work Together!

Uncommon Allies - Farmers and Environmental Groups Joe Smentek, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, shares details on approaches and efforts to work with environmental groups to help tackle a common issue. Mr. Smentek details some specific examples of cooperation occurring in Minnesota and the results of those efforts [video].